Parts Cleaning
Precleaning for Laser
Question: We produce some small parts of CDA 798-2 Nickel-Silver that require laser stenciling.
Read MoreTest Panel Preparation
Question: I am chair of a historical society paint committee which is trying to determine the correct paint colors used by a long-defunct railroad company for their equipment and structures.
Read MoreUnknown Bluish Oxide
Question: Some of our end users form our high-strength material and then powder coat for corrosion and appearance sake.
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At Blum USA, Quality Finishing "Hinges" on Pretreatment
In response to quality issues, Blum USA worked with industry supplier GE Infrastructure,Water & Process Technologies to develop a new pretreatment system. The result? Improved salt spray results, not to mention an annual savings of more than $180,000…
Read MoreUsing Aluminum at Sea
Quesiton: My company deploys equipment housed in an enclosure that is located in a mild salt-spray environment but no sun/UV exposure.
Read MoreHumorous, Scary and Practical Advice
Question: I just finished reading your August 2004 column in Products Finishing.
Read MorePitting After Anodizing
Question: We have a customer who is continuously sending us parts made from 7075-T6 that are pitted when we receive them.
Read MorePowder Coating Aluminum Parts
Question: I am investigating the feasibility of bringing a powder coating operation in-house to coat aluminum parts.
Read MorePaint Blush
Question: I work for a door manufacturer as a process engineer for steel doors.
Read MoreCleaning Brass for Painting
Question: I am in the midst of working on repainting some stamped brass decorative products from one of my customers.
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